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Center for Career & Technical Education

Public Grades 11-12

194^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 15% of Maryland high schools

Summary

The Center for Career & Technical Education (CCTE) in Cresaptown, MD, is a specialized, small high school serving 300 students in 11th and 12th grades within the Allegany County Public Schools district, drawing students from nearby comprehensive high schools for focused vocational training.

CCTE stands out for its intense investment in career training, spending $29,020 per student—nearly double the amount of neighboring schools like Mountain Ridge High School and Fort Hill High—and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. However, this focus on hands-on trades comes with a trade-off: core academic test scores are the lowest in the district, with math proficiency dropping to just 4.2% and English Language Arts scores swinging wildly from 6.9% to 30.6% in recent years. Despite these challenges, the school achieves a respectable graduation rate of 87.7%, comparable to the district average, suggesting it successfully keeps students on track to earn diplomas even if they struggle with standardized tests.

This dynamic likely reflects CCTE's role as a "second chance" or specialized option for 11th and 12th graders who may have disengaged from traditional settings at Allegany High or other area schools. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.0% and the fact that 53.3% of students are economically disadvantaged point to a challenging student population. While CCTE's test scores are an outlier compared to its neighbors, the school's true value may lie in industry certifications and job placement—metrics not captured in this data. For parents, this school offers a unique path for students more interested in trades than traditional academics, but it's important to weigh the low core proficiency against the potential for hands-on career preparation.

300

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,020

Per pupil spending ?

53.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw
Cresaptown, MD 21502-5671

(301) 729-6486

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2009 → 15th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (10% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school10%

District avg36%

Maryland avg38%

194^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to bottom 15% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4High Schools in the Allegany County Public Schools

12^th of 24Allegany County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	15.8	194 of 227	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.3	146 of 146	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.4	121 of 127	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	24.4	181 of 233	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.1	158 of 233	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	29.3	180 of 231	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	4.8	175 of 185	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	5.3	179 of 187	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	35.1	166 of 220	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.0	169 of 213	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.7	168 of 214	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	1.6	206 of 209	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts31%-21 vs state

Mathematics4%-23 vs state

Algebra I4%-17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

My child went here and graduated in 2015. I can honestly say that the school administration and teaching staff are excellent in every way. This is the first school that I have felt truly cares about the students and works for them. The Principal is approachable and she is very involved with her students. The teachers make sure kids "get it" and want to see them successful beyond high school. I have a child in middle school and they have already decided that they want to go to the Career Center. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, September 10, 2015

This school changed my life. The teachers and administration care about you here. I graduated in 2014 and came out of school with college credits. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Center for Career & Technical Education	Public	11-12	14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw	Cresaptown	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-6486	300	26	11.5	53.3%	273 (91.0%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	15.8	194^th of 227 public high schools	14.5%					(n/a)	4.2	30.6	30.6	4.2			$29,020	$1,772	$27,248
Allegany High	Public	9-12	900 Seton Dr	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-8110	719	45	15.9	50.1%	577 (80.3%)	37 (5.1%)	28 (3.9%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (8.3%)	43	97^th of 227 public high schools	57.3%		41.3	101^st of 220 public high schools	54.1%	4	11.8	64.6	64.6	6.2	73.9	6.3	$15,443	$1,437	$14,005
Fort Hill High	Public	9-12	500 Greenway Ave	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-2570	655	42	15.5	53.6%	537 (82.0%)	29 (4.4%)	18 (2.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (9.5%)	41.6	104^th of 227 public high schools	54.2%		29.3	138^th of 220 public high schools	37.3%	34	18.5	57.0	57.0	15.6	72.7	15.8	$15,701	$1,241	$14,460
Mountain Ridge High School	Public	9-12	100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3377	743	45	16.5	48.6%	679 (91.4%)	9 (1.2%)	12 (1.6%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.9%)	27.9	151^st of 227 public high schools	33.5%		36.7	119^th of 220 public high schools	45.9%	32	6.1	51.5	51.5	3.2		45.2	$15,211	$1,327	$13,884

Frequently Asked Questions about Center for Career & Technical Education

How many students attend Center for Career & Technical Education?

In the 2024-25 school year, 300 students attended Center for Career & Technical Education.

What is the racial makeup of Center for Career & Technical Education?

Students at Center for Career & Technical Education are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Center for Career & Technical Education a good school?

Center for Career & Technical Education ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Maryland high schools.

What district is Center for Career & Technical Education in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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